My wife Manette and I headed down to Lansing on Monday for a reception at the Governor's residence, honoring those artists whose works were selected to decorate the residence for the coming year. I wasn't quite sure what to expect — if it would be just a "photo-op" with the Governor, Jennifer Grandholm, and a few hors d'oeuvres — or something more. As it turned out, it was more. And for a guy who's not big on the social scene it was very enjoyable. Governor Grandholm and her husband Daniel Mulhern hung around for a while and talked about how they enjoyed supporting Michigan artists. They gave each artist the opportunity to introduce themselves and their art and where their work was located in the residence. And what was especially fun was getting to know a few fellow artists. I'd like to thank the Governor for her support of the arts and taking some time out of her busy schedule to host this reception.
So enough with the party scene. As my wife will attest, I have this fundamental need to arrive at destinations way earlier than is necessary. Not sure what gene-pool that came from, but I'm sure I could blame some ancestor for this timely trait. Anyway, we were in Lansing a wee bit early so I thought, why not head to the capitol building and snoop around. So we did, and it was really an impressive place. And for a photographer it was good timing since the place was pretty well deserted —just one small tour group. I laid my camera on the floor, lens side up, and took a few pics of the dome above. The subjects don't fall into the nature catagory I so dearly love, but you need some new-ness in the mix once in awhile. I had fun capturing these images and that's key to learning and growing as an artist.
The House of Representatives
